2019 AUSTRALIAN WATERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS LAKE MACQUARIE - NSW AUSTRALIA

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1 EVENT SUPPORTED BY 2019 AUSTRALIAN WATERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS LAKE MACQUARIE - NSW AUSTRALIA Event Partnership Information Pack Hosted by: New South Wales Personal Watercraft Event Location: Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie NSW Event Dates: 5 7 APRIL 2019 Rev C - Dated 8 January 2019

2 The 2019 Australian Watercross Championships will be the culmination of the best and fastest races Australia and the world have to offer

3 Contents 1. Event Overview Event Overview Event Host Partnership Opportunities Key Event Details Event Dates Event Location Event Classes 7 2. Partnership Opportunities Partnership Opportunities Overview MAJOR SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD & SILVER SPONSOR EVENT ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER Typical Event Material Demo Days Race Official and Merchandise Shirts Site Layouts Event Location Site Layout Basic Overview of Racing Types & Classes 20 EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 3

4 Further Information 2019 AUSTRALIAN WATERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS Event Manager: Angie Shanahan AJSBA NSWPWC - Important Dates Logo on Event Shirts Closing Date: 15th February 2019 Sponsorship Closing Date: 25th February 2019 To secure your sponsorship please the Event Manager listed above. EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 4

5 1. Event Overview EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 5

6 1.1 Event Overview The 2019 Australian Watercross Championships will be the culmination of the best and fastest riders Australia and the world has to offer on the shores of Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie. The Event Management team intends on taking PWC racing to a new level. In conjunction with the NSWPWC and the AJSBA, we are looking to raise the bar and deliver a professional, community orientated event that attracts new competitors to our sport. This event has already negotiated several major milestones, including approval of an extensive Development Application. We have exceptional support from Council including Councillors, the Mayor, and their internal Events Management staff. 1.2 Event Host The Sydney Jet Sports Association, Trading As, New South Wales Personal Watercraft Club (NSWPWC) is a NSW based non for profit association that is responsible for the safe promotion of PWC racing within NSW. The NSWPWC is an affiliate of the Australian Jet Sports Boating Association (AJSBA), which is the Australian representative body for all Personal Watercraft Racing. We aim to help promote, organize and supervise personal watercraft events in a Professional & Safe manner within our aquatic communities. NSWPWC s regular events are held at Chipping Norton Lakes and St George Sailing Boat Club at Sans Souci in Sydney's south. In addition to this, the association occasionally holds other events in various locations throughout NSW including Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Albury and Mudgee. 1.3 Partnership Opportunities The Australian Watercross Championships can offer many businesses with an excellent opportunity to gain valuable corporate exposure, while assisting the sport of PWC racing within Australia and the Lake Macquarie region. The city of Lake Macquarie and the PWC industry rarely experiences an event like this, so don t miss your opportunity to be involved. EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 6

7 1.4 Key Event Details Event Name: 2019 Australian Watercross Championshis Event Format: Standalone event Event Type: 3 day Personal Water Craft (PWC) motorsport racing event. Event Organiser: AJSBA & NSWPWC Est. Competitors: Up to 80 entries Friday, 80 on Saturday and 80 Sunday Event Dates Event Location Address: Thursday 4 th April 2019 Scrutineering for Endurance Racers Friday 5 th April 2019 Scrutineering for Circuit Racers, Endurance Racing Saturday 6 th April 2019 Circuit Racing Sunday 7 th April 2019 Circuit Racing 1 Bareki Road, Eleebana NSW, being Warners Bay Park (Lions Park Eleebana) 1.5 Event Classes Endurance Racing: Runabout Classes Pro/Am GP Runabout (Premier Class) Pro/Am Stock Runabout Circuit Racing: Ski Classes Pro Ski Modified (Premier Class) Pro/Am Mod Lites Ski Pro/Am Lites Ski Pro/Am Vintage Ski Junior Lites Ski Recreation Lites Classes Pro/Am Recreation Lites Runabout Classes Pro GP Runabout (Premier Class) Pro/Am Limited Runabout Pro/Am Womens Limited Runabout Pro/Exp Stock Runabout Nov Stock Runabout Pro/Am Naturally Aspirated Runabout EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 7

8 2. Partnership Opportunities EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 8

9 2.1 Partnership Opportunities Overview SPONSORSHIP TYPE DESCRIPTION / CLASS INVESTMENT MAJOR EVENT SPONSOR Event Naming Rights Sponsor $15,000 PLATINUM CLASS SPONSORS (Multiple) Platinum Classes (3 Day) Pro GP Runabout (Premier Class) $2,200 Platinum Classes (2 Day) Pro Ski Modified (Premier Class) $2,000 GOLD CLASS SPONSORS (Multiple) Gold Classes (2/3 Day) 3 Day Pro/Exp Stock Runabout + Nov Stock R/A $1,200 2 Day Pro/Am Limited Runabout $1,000 2 Day Pro/Am Recreation Lites $1,000 SILVER CLASS SPONSORS (Multiple) Silver Classes (2 Day) Pro/Am Mod Lites Ski + Pro/Am Lites Ski $800 Pro/Am Vintage Ski $600 Pro/Am Naturally Aspirated Runabout $600 Pro/Am Womens Limited Runabout $600 Junior Lites Ski $500 Note: Alternative arrangements may be negotiated with the Event Manager. OTHER PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS Speciality sponsorship for music and entertainment SUPPLIER SPONSORS Speciality sponsorships for specific suppliers or merchandise $TBN ACCOMMODATION SPONSOR Provider of the preferred event accommodation venue. $TBN SOCIAL DINNER SPONSOR Provider of the social dinner function to be held on the Saturday evening. $TBN $TBN - Each of these promotional opportunities may be directly negotiated with the event manager, and may include the following: Financial payments and support, Products or services during the event, Rider or spectator prizes for the event, General event support throughout the event. EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 9

10 2.1.1 MAJOR SPONSOR BENEFITS Significant exposure to the racers, competitors, crew and public over the entire event. Official naming rights for the event on all marketing and promotional material. Regular promotional mentions over the event PA system by the event commentators. INCLUSIONS The event would be known as the 2019 Australian Watercross Championships Inclusion within all social media, PWC industry and web based forums. Exposure at our media and demo days. The ability to display your Signage Banners or promotion material at the event within a prominent location The ability to sell products, merchandise or services at the event, or have an information promotional stand. Inclusion within the Event Program, including a prominent front page notation & logo. Inclusion on all event promotional photos provided to sponsors, council or competitors. Inclusion on merchandise shirts and Race Official Shirts. Inclusion of signage / stickers on every race craft during the event. Other specific items that may be negotiated with the Event Manager. ITEMS SUPPLIED BY YOUR COMPANY Multiple Canvas Printed Signage Banners (approx 2.4m x 0.8m) 150 Stickers for each race craft (approx 150mm x 100mm) Digital Images of your corporate logos (jpeg or high res pdf format) Written promotional material for the event commentators & promotional material EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 10

11 2.1.2 PLATINUM SPONSOR BENEFITS Naming rights for the class that you are sponsoring. Regular promotional mentions over the event PA system by the event commentators during your sponsored class s races. Association with one of the Premier Race classes during the event. INCLUSIONS The sponsored class would be known as the Pro GP Runabout The ability to display 3 off Signage Banners at the event within a prominent location The ability to sell products, merchandise or services at the event, or have an information promotional stand. Inclusion within the Event Program, including an enlarged corporate logo. Inclusion on the Race Official shirt. Inclusion on all event promotional photos relating to the sponsored class. The presentation of you sponsored class trophies to the winning competitors. Other specific items that may be negotiated with the Event Manager. ITEMS SUPPLIED BY YOU Canvas Printed Signage Banners (approx 2.4m x 0.8m) 20 off Stickers (approx 150mm x 100mm) Digital Images of your corporate logos (jpeg or high res pdf format) Written promotional material for the event commentators & promotional material EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 11

12 2.1.3 GOLD & SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS Naming rights for the class that you are sponsoring. Regular promotional mentions over the event PA system by the event commentators during your sponsored class s races. Association with one of the race classes during the event. INCLUSIONS The sponsored class would be known as the Pro/Am Lites Ski The ability to display 2 off Signage Banners at the event within a prominent location The ability to have promotional information at the event. Inclusion within the Event Program with corporate logos. Inclusion on the Race Official Shirt. Inclusion on all event promotional photos relating to the sponsored class. The presentation of you sponsored class trophies to the winning competitors. Other specific items that may be negotiated with the Event Manager. ITEMS SUPPLIED BY YOU Canvas Printed Signage Banners (approx 2.4m x 0.8m) 20 off Stickers (approx 150mm x 100mm) Digital Images of your corporate logos (jpeg or high res pdf format) Written promotional material for the event commentators & promotional material EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 12

13 2.1.4 EVENT ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER BENEFITS Great exposure for your company as you will be front and centre of the event. Regular promotional mentions over the event PA system by the event commentators during the event. Focal point of the spectator area allowing for significant exposure throughout the event. INCLUSIONS. The ability to display 2 off Signage Banners at the event within a prominent location. The ability to have promotional information at the event. The ability to set up a booth with all your equipment in the centre of the event. Inclusion within the Event Program with corporate logos. Inclusion on Race Official Shirt. Inclusion on all event promotional photos. Other specific items that may be negotiated with the Event Manager. ITEMS SUPPLIED BY YOU Canvas Printed Signage Banners (approx 2.4m x 0.8m) 50 off Stickers (approx 150mm x 100mm) Digital Images of your corporate logos (jpeg or high res pdf format) Written promotional material for the event commentators & promotional material PA System with at least 4 speakers and 2 microphones Large Corporate Star Tent for the event duration DJ with supporting equipment and music 2 Microphones EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 13

14 2.2 Typical Event Material Promotional Photographs EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 14

15 2.3 Demo Days In conjunction with the 2019 Australian Watercross Championships we will be hosting a Media Day prior to the event. All sponsors are invited to attend to showcase their products and promotional materials. Local newspapers, news & radio stations, racers and members of the public will be in attendance providing excellent exposure for all companies involved in the day. We will have a large space on site for products such as Vehicles and Jetskis as well as water access for members of the public to test ride any demonstrator Jetskis in attendance should these be provided. Interview opportunities and photos will be available on the day, dates and times will be announced at a later date. 2.4 Race Official and Merchandise Shirts With your sponsorship of the 2019 Australian Watercross Championships, you have the opportunity for your organisation s logo to be included on the Event Race Official and Merchandise shirts. Please see below for: a) 2018 WSM Performance Parts Australian Watercross Championship Race Official Shirts b) Proposed Merchandise Shirts for the 2019 Championships which could feature your logo c) Proposed Race Official Shirts for the 2019 Championships which could feature your logo. a) b) c) EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 15

16 3. Site Layouts EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 16

17 3.1 Event Location The Event will be located in Lake Macquarie NSW Australia, which is 1 hour and 45 min north of Sydney, and 15 minutes south of Newcastle NSW. Racing will staged from Warners Bay Park located at 1 Bareki Road, Eleebana NSW, Australia. Competitor s and crew are able to arrive from 7am. EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 17

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19 3.2 Site Layout The eastern side of the car park will be utilised for competitors vehicle parking (no trailers). The western side of the car park will be utilised for trailer parking, emergency and official vehicle parking. No trailers, car s or PWC s are to be parked in the trailer / boat manoeuvring area. The fuel storage container and refuelling bay are to be located in a designated eastern car park area. o All fuel is to be registered and stored in the area. o All refuelling is to occur in the refuelling bay. o Under no circumstances is Fuel or Oil to be used outside of the designated area. All competitor pit tents are to be installed in designated areas. PWC s are not to be ridden under power onto the bank or the shore. EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 19

20 3.3 Basic Overview of Racing Types & Classes Endurance Racing Is a longer format of racing. Typically 30 min in length per race. Events commence with a dead engine start with riders starting behind their PWC. Runabouts and Recreation PWC s compete in separate races. Does NOT include a Split course Is less technical and more suitable for new or rookie competitors. Circuit Racing Is a shorter racing format. Typically 6-10 min in length per race. Events commence with a running engine start, typically in start gates with handlers. Ski, Runabouts and Recreations PWC s compete in separate races. Include an option for a split course Ski Classes Are for pole ski type PWC s, including: Kawasaki SXR & JS, Yamaha Superjet, Polaris Octane, SDC Trac, Proforce, Commander etc. Recreational Lites Classes Are for smaller sized runabout craft, including: Seadoo Spark, SPX, XP, Blaster 1 & 2, Kawasaki X2, etc Runabout Classes Are for all other larger sized PWC s, including: Yamaha GP, GPR, EX, Seadoo RXP, GTX, XP Limited, Kawasaki 310R, 260, STX, etc EVENT PARTNERSHIP PACK 15 DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 20